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The makers of Naga Shaurya-starrer Bad Boy Karthik have announced its worldwide release on April 17. Directed by Ram Desina, the film is a commercial action entertainer featuring Vidhi and Samuthirakani, with music by Harris Jayaraj
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S. Loknath and Lokesh Myaka scored centuries to guide Imperial Cricket Club to a thrilling one-wicket win over Charminar in the HCA B-Division final, successfully chasing 397 in a closely contested two-day league championship match
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Navneet Kaur, Hardik Singh and Zafar Iqbal were named Players of the Year at the Hockey India annual awards, while Zafar Iqbal received the lifetime achievement honour. Several players were recognised for milestones and performances across major international tournaments
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The Sri Seetha Rama Kalyana Mahotsavam was celebrated with grandeur at Bhadrachalam’s Mithila Stadium as part of Sri Rama Navami. Thousands witnessed the rituals led by priests, with CM Revanth Reddy offering silk clothes and launching Rs 351-crore temple works.
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The Jubilee Hills Task Force and Sanathnagar police arrested four individuals, including two juveniles, in Hyderabad and seized 60 grams of MDMA valued at Rs 6 lakh. Suppliers remain absconding, and the consignment was procured just two days before arrests.
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The Telangana government has proposed a Rs 4,000 crore cut in Rythu Bharosa budget allocations for 2026–27, alongside imposing a few eligibility rules, drawing criticism over reduced support, delayed payments, and changes in implementation of the farmer assistance scheme
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The Indian Medical Association Telangana condemned the assault on paediatrician Dr Santosh Raj in Nirmal, following a billing dispute. IMA demanded immediate arrest, implementation of non-bailable warrants, and stronger enforcement of laws to protect healthcare workers and public health services.
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The Telangana Senior Residents Doctors Association condemned the assault on pediatrician Dr Santosh Raj at a Nirmal private hospital. The attack followed a billing dispute, highlighting risks to healthcare workers. T-SRDA demanded investigation and strict legal action against the perpetrators.
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AKFI and Mashal Sports have launched a high-performance Strength & Conditioning Camp at IIS, Bellary, bringing together leading men’s and women’s kabaddi probables ahead of Asian Games 2026. PKL stars like Pawan Sehrawat and Arjun Deshwal are part of the camp
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Sunrisers Hyderabad has announced partnerships with Jindal Stainless as its Official Stainless Partner and Navi UPI as the official payments partner for the upcoming T20 season. The collaborations aim to enhance fan engagement and build stronger connections across audiences
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The annual Sri Rama Navami festival was celebrated with pomp across Adilabad, Nirmal and Kumram Bheem Asifabad districts. Devotees witnessed the celestial wedding of Lord Rama and Goddess Seetha.
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Hyderabad’s Y. Sai Dedeepya and Arthi Muniyan of TN won the women’s doubles title at Ash Tennis Academy, Hyderabad, defeating Saijayani Banerjee and Dhanvi Kale. The duo progressed through semifinals and pre-quarterfinals with strong victories
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G. Naishik Reddy of Telangana won the singles title at the Rs 1 lakh AITA tennis tournament in Hyderabad, defeating M. Theertha Shashank. In doubles, Krishna Teja Raja and Pranav Mahesh emerged champions, while Naishik trains under Olympian J. Vishnuvardhan
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Kandimalla Sai (20), a second-year Electronics and Communication Engineering student, died by suicide in his Ibrahimpatnam college hostel. Police are investigating the incident, speaking to family and friends to understand the circumstances leading to his death. No suicide note was found.
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Karnataka professor Wale Chandru has been terminated after allegedly proposing to a female student in a classroom. The incident led to a student assault and a viral video, prompting police action and clarifications from Home Minister G. Parameshwara
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APA India is providing free mental health support to SSC Class 10 students in Telangana. With 105 psychologists offering tele-counseling, students can manage exam stress and anxiety. Helpline numbers are available, and services will expand based on demand.
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Dr Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director of Apollo Hospitals, has been elected President of NATHEALTH for FY 2026-2027, succeeding Ameera Shah. She aims to advance preventive healthcare, patient safety, and long-term wellbeing as India moves towards the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.
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The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has launched the MyPNG-D Portal, allowing consumers who switched to PNG to surrender their LPG connections from home using their mobile number or LPG ID, simplifying access and improving LPG distribution
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Police in Maharashtra have booked self-styled godman Hrishikesh Vaidya for allegedly raping a Pune-based woman. The complainant gathered courage after the Kharat case. Police have registered a Zero FIR and are trying to trace the accused
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Sri Rama Navami was celebrated at Hare Krishna Golden Temple, Banjara Hills, and the Heritage Tower Project in Hyderabad, with Sitarama Kalyanotsavam, Maha Pallaki Utsavam, devotional music, spiritual discourse by Satya Gaura Chandra Dasa, and a prasadam feast for devotees.
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The defence ministry signed two contracts worth Rs 858 crore: Rs 445 crore with Russia for Tunguska air defence missiles for the Indian Army, and Rs 413 crore with Boeing India for P-8I aircraft maintenance, strengthening air and naval capabilities
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The Allahabad High Court ruled that a married man living with an adult woman in a consensual live-in relationship does not commit a criminal offence. The court granted interim protection from arrest and emphasised separating morality from law
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Retired Calcutta High Court judge Shahidullah Munshi said his name was deleted from the West Bengal voter list after SIR scrutiny. He plans to approach an appellate tribunal, while political parties and the Election Commission remain involved in the dispute
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AIC-IIIT Foundation, in partnership with EPAM Systems, selected six GreenTech startups for the 4th ESIIP cohort. The programme provides funding, mentorship, and lab access, empowering ventures to advance India’s Climate Action (SDG 13) and deliver large-scale environmental impact.
